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Integration Analyst roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build systems integration experience while on F-1 status.
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable and sustainable. Ford’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide Best-in-Class behavior for features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Centering Assist, BlueCruise, and 360 Camera Systems. We are seeking seasoned professionals who can contribute to our efforts with experience in the development of sensors, ECUs, models, and software. This position focuses on leading and supporting the engineering development for our BlueCruise features.
What you'll do...
- Support upgrades and enhancements to BlueCruise, by working closely with feature owners with modeling changes, regression testing, test vector support, data review, issue identification and supplier interaction.
- Support development and refinement of use cases and functional level requirements & targets for our next-generation BlueCruise features.
- Lead and support validation and verification of upgrades and enhancements to BlueCruise features, especially in-vehicle validation.
- Support replay and bench testing of algorithms to assess & improve performance of BlueCruise features, while conducting failure mode avoidance.
- Support feature model delivery to meet software delivery & program timing.
- Ensure system design, functional safety, and other deliverables allow for seamless integration with existing features and provide a thrilling user experience.
- Lead and support the development and refinement of design validation methods for ensuring proper feature-level performance across a variety of environmental and cross-carline noise factors.
- Support sign-off of feature level performance, particularly first vehicle line application.
- Support the development of data analysis techniques and methods from data generated by both track and real-world validation methods to ensure feature achieves the desired specifications.
- Manage feature/functional development timing by suppliers.
- Closely coordinate with feature development engineers to support execution of design verification plans to ensure proper feature-level performance.
- Support the planning and execution of real-world evaluations to identify system problems and issues.
- Support and coordinate root-cause analysis with internal and external suppliers to ensure delivered system thrills our customers with the user experience.
- Support Integration and model configuration, and other software packages with a variety of production and other in situ hardware to enable pre-production feature-level verification.
- Utilize AI tools and Agents for evaluation, developments, and design processes, while checking the results from an AI Tool.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or related field
- 2 year MATLAB/Simulink modeling experience in a professional or educational setting, in any combination.
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Computer, or Software Engineering.
- Developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests, data collection, and analysis, especially in the Automotive industry.
- Integration of hardware and software into vehicles, including equipment installation and software flashing.
- Experience with ANY of the following areas: Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Systems, Lane Keeping, Lane Centering Systems, or similar ADAS features.
- Experience with computer vision & radar tracking of humans, vehicles, static roadway obstacles or other typical road objects.
- Experience with computer vision detection & tracking of signs, lights, lanes and other key artifacts.
- Understanding of embedded hardware and software design.
- Experience reviewing, categorizing, and analyzing field data to determine error states / failure modes.
- Experience developing, conducting, observing, and reporting on statistically relevant experimentation / verification methods across the global population.
- Experience with Mobileye EyeQ technology.
- Experience with model-based design methods in Simulink for creation/development and enhancement of current / new features.
- Understanding of Kalman filtering, vehicle dynamics, linear & nonlinear control methods.
- Software engineering & algorithm development experience in any language (C, C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.)
- Prior use of ML model or tools and ability to utilize AI/ML tools in development cycles.
- Ability to lead a small project and demonstrate ownership and showing initiatives to improve existing processes.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $84,480- $166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LB1
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable and sustainable. Ford’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide Best-in-Class behavior for features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Centering Assist, BlueCruise, and 360 Camera Systems. We are seeking seasoned professionals who can contribute to our efforts with experience in the development of sensors, ECUs, models, and software. This position focuses on leading and supporting the engineering development for our BlueCruise features.
What you'll do...
- Support upgrades and enhancements to BlueCruise, by working closely with feature owners with modeling changes, regression testing, test vector support, data review, issue identification and supplier interaction.
- Support development and refinement of use cases and functional level requirements & targets for our next-generation BlueCruise features.
- Lead and support validation and verification of upgrades and enhancements to BlueCruise features, especially in-vehicle validation.
- Support replay and bench testing of algorithms to assess & improve performance of BlueCruise features, while conducting failure mode avoidance.
- Support feature model delivery to meet software delivery & program timing.
- Ensure system design, functional safety, and other deliverables allow for seamless integration with existing features and provide a thrilling user experience.
- Lead and support the development and refinement of design validation methods for ensuring proper feature-level performance across a variety of environmental and cross-carline noise factors.
- Support sign-off of feature level performance, particularly first vehicle line application.
- Support the development of data analysis techniques and methods from data generated by both track and real-world validation methods to ensure feature achieves the desired specifications.
- Manage feature/functional development timing by suppliers.
- Closely coordinate with feature development engineers to support execution of design verification plans to ensure proper feature-level performance.
- Support the planning and execution of real-world evaluations to identify system problems and issues.
- Support and coordinate root-cause analysis with internal and external suppliers to ensure delivered system thrills our customers with the user experience.
- Support Integration and model configuration, and other software packages with a variety of production and other in situ hardware to enable pre-production feature-level verification.
- Utilize AI tools and Agents for evaluation, developments, and design processes, while checking the results from an AI Tool.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or related field
- 2 year MATLAB/Simulink modeling experience in a professional or educational setting, in any combination.
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Computer, or Software Engineering.
- Developing and conducting laboratory and vehicle tests, data collection, and analysis, especially in the Automotive industry.
- Integration of hardware and software into vehicles, including equipment installation and software flashing.
- Experience with ANY of the following areas: Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Systems, Lane Keeping, Lane Centering Systems, or similar ADAS features.
- Experience with computer vision & radar tracking of humans, vehicles, static roadway obstacles or other typical road objects.
- Experience with computer vision detection & tracking of signs, lights, lanes and other key artifacts.
- Understanding of embedded hardware and software design.
- Experience reviewing, categorizing, and analyzing field data to determine error states / failure modes.
- Experience developing, conducting, observing, and reporting on statistically relevant experimentation / verification methods across the global population.
- Experience with Mobileye EyeQ technology.
- Experience with model-based design methods in Simulink for creation/development and enhancement of current / new features.
- Understanding of Kalman filtering, vehicle dynamics, linear & nonlinear control methods.
- Software engineering & algorithm development experience in any language (C, C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.)
- Prior use of ML model or tools and ability to utilize AI/ML tools in development cycles.
- Ability to lead a small project and demonstrate ownership and showing initiatives to improve existing processes.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $84,480- $166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LB1
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Integration Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the official STEM OPT CIP code list. Computer Science, Information Systems, and Systems Engineering codes typically qualify for Integration Analyst roles, but your DSO confirms eligibility before you file.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Before accepting any Integration Analyst offer, confirm the hiring company is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Use Migrate Mate to search roles at verified employers so you're not chasing offers that can't legally extend your OPT.
Build your I-983 training plan around integration workflows
Your I-983 must tie learning objectives to specific integration tasks: API design, middleware configuration, data mapping, or ETL pipelines. Generic plans get rejected. Document the technical skills your employer will develop, not just your job title.
Target employers with active systems integration contracts
Companies holding federal or enterprise systems contracts file LCAs regularly and already have compliance infrastructure for E-Verify. Cross-reference DOL's OFLC Wage Search to find employers filing for Integration Analyst or related SOC codes in your target metro.
Negotiate your start date around cap-gap timing
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf, cap-gap extends your work authorization automatically. Confirm with USCIS guidance that your offer letter and I-983 reflect continuous employment through the gap period.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation fit
Integration Analyst maps to SOC 15-1244 under O*NET, which shows the degree requirements and typical tasks adjudicators review. Reference the O*NET occupation profile when your employer drafts the STEM OPT training plan to align documented duties with federal classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Integration Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree carries an eligible STEM CIP code, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field. The role itself must also require applying that STEM knowledge directly. Your DSO reviews your degree CIP code and job offer to confirm eligibility before recommending the extension to USCIS.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers, not optional. Ask your recruiter or HR contact for the company's E-Verify Company ID or Employer Identification Number, then cross-reference it through the E-Verify employer search tool. Companies that are registered but not actively enrolled cannot legally sign your I-983 training plan.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Integration Analyst position?
Your I-983 must document specific technical learning goals tied to your daily Integration Analyst duties: for example, designing API connections between enterprise platforms, building ETL workflows, or configuring middleware tools. Generic descriptions like 'gain work experience' are insufficient. Both you and your employer supervisor sign the plan, and your DSO reviews it before submission to USCIS.
What happens to my work authorization if my OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending?
Cap-gap automatically extends your F-1 status and EAD if your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your OPT end date and you're selected in the lottery. Your authorization continues through September 30 of that year, or until USCIS makes a decision on the petition, whichever comes first. Confirm the exact terms with USCIS before your EAD expires.
Where can I find Integration Analyst jobs at employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Integration Analyst openings at employers enrolled in E-Verify, so you can filter for roles that support STEM OPT from the start without manually verifying each company. Focusing your search on employers with existing compliance infrastructure shortens the path from offer to approved training plan significantly.